And your looking for castrol magnatec 5w/30 A1 (will have ford ford on the bottle) - that IMO is the best oil and I believe is also the recommended oil. Check your local asda if you have one, last time I was in mine they were selling it on offer http://www.halfords....65581&langId=-1

Do i put the Flush in the oil and run the revs before draining the oil out?? or do i drain the oil, then put the flush through, then re-drain?

How do i go about replacing the oil filter and would this be necessary?

Thanks

Sorry I missed that bit, Yes, if I'm doing an oil change I just use a jack - you should use axle stands aswell though

One thing I always do that it doesn't say on the tin is check that I won't be overfilling the oil when I add the flush. So just add the flush to the oil, either run the car around for a short while or keep a fast idle for 15 mins then drop the oil. I would recommend leaving the car for a bit to let all the oil drip out. Also bear in mind the oil will be hot but the hotter the better as it will draw out more rubbish.Remove the oil filter - don't do an oil change and leave the old one on. You might be able to unscrewit by hand, if not the likes of halfords will sell a tool. Remember when refitting the new filter to apply some clean oil to the rubber o-ring. Only hand tighten the new filter, there is no need to tighten them up to crazy amounts like garages do. If its awkward to tighten by hand, do it as much as possible and turn another 90 degrees or so with the tool

One thing I always do aswell is use a clean rag to remove any oil from the sump or block as it does run all over the place.

Jack it up or crawl under, and place the bowl or whatever you are using into position

Crack and undo the sump bolt

Leave it for 5-10 minutes or until it stops dribbling

Replace the sump bolt

Remove the old oil filter(cant remember the exact position)

Place new oil filter (rub a little oil on the rubber seal before hand) tighten by hand as much as possible then a little extra push (dont over tighten)

Fill up with oil as specified by the handbook (quantity)(not forgetting to make sure that you have put the sump bolt back)

Check dipstick ( just under the max line)

Start it up and either leave it for a few minutes or go on a small run

Check the level again and top up as required (peace of mind have a look at the filter to make sure its not become loose)

Done

If you go to a Ford Dealer or original parts re seller you could buy a Ford genuine kit that will include a new sump bolt filter and oil, otherwise just but the Oil, decent brands are always safest bet Castrol,Valvoline,Shell,Mobil etc. i think Ford now reccomend Castrol, but any brand will be alright so long as you get the correct grade.

Yeah think ill change the air filter. Would just a halfords one be ok?

I checked the service manual and i now have 65,000 miles it was serviced at 50,000.

Would the spark plugs need doing really? Ive read they last up to 60,000 miles before needing a change?.

Or should i change them for the bosch ones as i have heard good things. Or would this not make much of a difference. Trying to keep costs down if im honest. Just want a smoother engine lol

Thanks again

yeah a halfords filter would be fine - if they stock them though (the way they work their parts is strange)

spark plugs should be changed every 30-40k. I tend to change them after about 25k but i check the gap at about half that. I have just changed the plugs on my Mrs ibiza, they were genuine parts and probably original as the car has 40k on the clock - no wonder the car didnt drive very well. the gap was twice as big as it should be!so it might be worth while pulling them out for a look or just replacing them

I would go with genuine plugs to be honest, they are around £3 each at the dealer.